Storm/Surface Water Quality

Comment Form

Olympia’s storm and surface water utility manages water runoff from existing development to improve water quality and conserve water supplies.  This utility works on many levels to protect water quality and prevent flooding.  This involves working closely with residents, businesses and other government agencies to maintain a safe and healthy environment for people and wildlife.  

There are nine streams within the 24 square miles of the City of Olympia, as well as four lakes, four large wetlands, six miles of shoreline and several thousand acres of public and private forest.  The shorelines, streams and Capitol Lake compromise 12 basins or watersheds in Olympia.

Learn More About Storm and Surface Water: 

Learn more about by visiting the Storm and Surface Water Utility web page.  We have information on;

• The services we provide,
• Education and action programs,
• Flooding and erosion information,
• Policies and regulations, and
• much more.

Get Involved - Tell Us Your Vision

We want to hear from you.  What is your vision for the next 20 years?  Use the comment form to share your vision, your comments will help us in drafting the Comprehensive Plan.  Thank you in advance for your input.